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What is an antique coffer?
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An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Chinese altar table coffer fronted by a single drawer with a large metal brass lock plate
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved Mahogany Coffer
Located in Vista, CA
French carved Mahogany coffer, applied carved center panel with medallion, relief linenfold carved
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Coffer in Marqueterie
Located in Vista, CA
Trunk or coffer in marqueterie, either Swiss or German.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Iron Bound Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large Anglo-Indian iron bound elm coffer, 1860.
Dimensions
49 inches (124 cms) wide
27 inches
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
English Bleached Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century stripped and bleached carved oak coffer, 1720.
Dimensions:
47.5 inches (121
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Chip Carved Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Anglo-Indian chip carved coffer. Would make a wonderful log bin, 1890.
Dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Fruitwood
